"Oh? Reason?"
A deep, slightly authoritative male voice came through the communicator, none other than his direct superior, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"The reason is that there is no progress in the search for Jiang Chengyue, and efficiency is low. They received a private invitation and have 'personal matters' to deal with outside the city for a few days," Chen Ming quickly recited, a faint sarcastic smile tugging at his lips. "I immediately approved it, showing great understanding and support."
There was silence on the other end of the communicator for a few seconds, followed by a meaningful chuckle.
"Personal matters? Leaving the city for a few days?"
The Deputy Minister's deep voice carried a knowing amusement, "At this particular time... the so-called personal matters are probably aimed at the glacial sea area fifty nautical miles northeast of the 'Ice Fortress,' right?"
